Radio/cd player swap
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Radio/cd player swap
Can anyone advise on the ability to remove the old clarion radio/cd player, and install another make?
What do I need to do to fit it properly so it looks OK in the dash?
03 plate 2.0 HDI 110 estate.
Thanks
What do I need to do to fit it properly so it looks OK in the dash?
03 plate 2.0 HDI 110 estate.
Thanks
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Re: Radio/cd player swap
Do you mean like an aftermarket Pioneer or something?
If so, you only need a fascia infill which is about £8 on eBay ( I had one before and the fit and colour match was good )
You will loose the remote stalk function, unless you buy an expensive patch lead, and your display won't show the tracks or station etc - but this will be displayed on the radio anyway.
I like the standard Clarion, but each to their own.
I've just fitted a dab Pioneer into my T4, and I'm impressed with it - £70 ex display from Halfrauds.
If so, you only need a fascia infill which is about £8 on eBay ( I had one before and the fit and colour match was good )
You will loose the remote stalk function, unless you buy an expensive patch lead, and your display won't show the tracks or station etc - but this will be displayed on the radio anyway.
I like the standard Clarion, but each to their own.
I've just fitted a dab Pioneer into my T4, and I'm impressed with it - £70 ex display from Halfrauds.
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Re: Radio/cd player swap
If you look on Ebay you should be able to find a fitting kit for not a lot of money, I have a Kenwood in one of mine, sounds brilliant but you don't get the remote control or display on the dash but as the Kenwood and most others have a proper rotary volume control I don't miss the remote, they also have their own display of course.
There may possibly a conversion kit which will enable the remote and display but I don't know of one.
Peter
Just beat me Ginger.
There may possibly a conversion kit which will enable the remote and display but I don't know of one.
Peter
Just beat me Ginger.
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Re: Radio/cd player swap
Here's what I did with mine, it's about half way down the first page.
http://www.406oc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=24856
http://www.406oc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=24856
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Re: Radio/cd player swap
i still have the original unit fitted .............. NO idea what it is ............ BUT cant read the display tooo well
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Re: Radio/cd player swap
Does your display have a button either side?
If so you probably just need new bulbs in the back to light it up....
If so you probably just need new bulbs in the back to light it up....
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significance of button on both sides ?
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Re: Radio/cd player swap
There are two main types of display ( there is a 3rd but it's basic and not common )
Type B - same as yours - has a button each side and is illuminated by 3 bulbs on the back.
Type C - Sat Nav version - has no buttons but an infra red receiver - this is a pixelled screen, illuminated differently.
Type B - same as yours - has a button each side and is illuminated by 3 bulbs on the back.
Type C - Sat Nav version - has no buttons but an infra red receiver - this is a pixelled screen, illuminated differently.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
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Re: Radio/cd player swap
how do we get it out of the dash?
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Re: Radio/cd player swap
Pop out the blank piece each side ( careful as they scratch easily ) and there are 2 torx underneath each one.
Undo these and it just pulls out.
Undo these and it just pulls out.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.